School of Film and Television | Columbia College Chicago School of Film and Television Bring your creative ideas to life on screens big and small while mastering media production skills at the School of Film and Television. Ranked among the best by Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and MovieMaker, Columbia offers hands-on learning in producing, screenwriting, directing, production design, cinematography, editing, and sound on location and on both physical and virtual production sets. Collaborate with Columbia's community of actors, writers, and game designers to make movie magic, and take advantage of the Semester in LA program to gain entertainment industry experience and make connections through internships and networking events. Apply Now Visit Us Undergraduate Programs Film and Television Bachelor's Degree (BA) Concentrations Screenwriting and Producing Production Editing and Sound Postproduction Film and Television Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) Concentrations Cinematography Directing Creative Professional Studies Bachelor's Degree (BA) Graduate Degrees Film and Television Directing Master of Fine Arts Degree (MFA) Screenwriting and Development Master of Arts Degree (MA | Online) Minors Cinema and Television Studies Cinema and Television Studies minors will analyze the new screen culture of the 21st century. In particular, you'll closely analyze cinema and television texts; write different kinds of critical, analytical, and research essays; study global and historical trends in cinema and television; read major theorists and philosophers of the disciplines; and explore the aesthetic and cultural convergence between television and cinema. Learn More... Video Production Today’s video-centric, web-driven culture creates demand for content creation and editing skills in many arenas besides television and film. Video production skills can support your work in virtually any major and enhance your employability at graduation. Learn More... Writing for Television Television is flourishing on networks, cable channels, and especially online, and it needs stories—tons of them. Columbia’s Writing for Television minor prepares you to become a scriptwriter who can focus on a career in television or create story content as part of a broader production, artistic, or communications career. Learn More... VIEW ALL MINORS Learn what makes film and television education at Columbia stand out. Faculty Our faculty are accomplished industry pros who bring expertise to the classroom, mentoring students through production, storytelling and technical mastery. Facilities Facilities include our state-of-the-art Media Production Center, where students get hands-on experience with innovative equipment like the Volume Wall. Student Work At Columbia College Chicago, film and television students explore their unique perspectives and bold ideas through film. Alumni Our alumni are award-winning professionals and leaders in their field. Virtual Tour Launch Experience News Columbia College Chicago Supports Young Filmmakers at CineYouth Film Festival Apr 20, 2026 Columbia College Chicago, a sponsor of this year’s CineYouth Film Festival, will play a prominent role at the fest, with student and alum film screenings, an alumni panel discussion, and students and faculty working behind the scenes. April Events at Columbia College Chicago Mar 31, 2026 A range of performances and experiences showcasing student and faculty artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines. Columbia Filmmaker’s Documentary Explores Chicago Power and Politics Feb 23, 2026 Michael N.J. Wright is director of “Citizen Bowen,” a documentary that looks at Charles “Chuck” Bowen and the role of Black political organizers in Chicago’s Democratic political machine. Upcoming Events Apr 29 6:30PM - 8:30PM Celebration of Faculty and Staff Creativity Film Screening Join Academic Affairs and the School of Film and Television in partnership celebrating the work of faculty and staff during the month of April each Wednesday. On April 29, one award-winning documentary produced by a faculty filmmaker will be featured: TRACES OF HOME Produced by Dan Rybicky (Associate Professor School of Film and Television)... Get the details Apr 30 6:30PM - 8:30PM FIGHT LIKE HELL The Testimony of Mother Jones In commemoration of Workers Memorial Day and May Day 2026, join us for a screening and discussion of FIGHT LIKE HELL The Testimony of Mother Jones with Chicago filmmakers Laurie Little and Rana Segal. A clip of their work in progress SHALL WE RISE will also be screened.... Get the details May 05 10:00AM - 3:00PM POSTNAB Roadshow 2026 Free for ALL students to join Key Code Media at the 2026 PostNAB Roadshow. This is the ultimate gathering for broadcasting, media, and entertainment professionals in at the Chicago stop held on campus at the Media Production Center on Tuesday, May 5, 10am-4pm. Expert Speakers | 40+ Exhibitors | Raffle Prizes | Food & Beverages Discover the... Get the details More Events